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PEACEful Use of AI

A Tool for AI Education

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) tools for research and writing has left librarians with a new challenge: how to teach ethical use of AI in a time of little to no regulation, pending court cases regarding copyright, and concerns over the level of environmental impact...

And the Winners are

The Official Results of the 2026 ACRL Election

I am deeply honored to serve as president of the Association of College and Research Libraries. Being entrusted with this role by a community I so deeply respect is both humbling and profoundly meaningful. We find ourselves in a complicated and consequential moment for our libraries, our ...

From Research to Impact

Mapping BRIN Publications to SDGs Using Topic Modeling

Monitoring institutional research contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is becoming increasingly crucial for evidence-based decision-making in academic and research libraries. In the era of big data, libraries not only store publications but also support research analysis and visualization to...

Wellness and Intentionality

A Year of Exploring Why We Choose Librarianship

Academic Library Workers in Conversation is a C&RL News series focused on elevating the everyday conversations of library professionals. The wisdom of the watercooler has long been heralded, but this series hopes to go further by minimizing barriers to traditional publishing with an accessible format. In past issues, the topics were proposed by the authors. However, during 2026, this feature will focus on the authors’ stories of librarianship. How they got here, why they stay, and even why they consider leaving or transitioning at times ...

2026 Top Trends in Academic Libraries

A Review of the Trends and Issues

This article explores the topics and issues that trended in academic libraries over the past two years. It draws on research and initiatives from librarians across the profession, highlighting the challenges libraries face. To focus on the most pressing current trends, topics that have been covered in previous Top Trends or Environmental Scans are specifically excluded unless new and significant developments warrant review; see the ...

Envisioning AI’s Role in Libraries

Perspectives on Innovation, Equity, and Responsibility Across Career Stages

This article grows out of a professional dialogue among three librarians working at different career stages: Ava Wallace, an early career archival intern and LIS student; Russell Michalak, a mid-career library director at a Hispanic-Serving Institution; and Trevor A. Dawes, an established university librarian and national leader. Their exchange reflects a shared commitment to examining both the opportunities and the ...